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Monoceros
Monoceros is a faint constellation on the celestial equator, introduced in the 17th century by the Dutch cartographer Petrus Plancius. Its name means 'unicorn' in Greek, and it lies near prominent constellations such as Orion and Canis Major.
Source: britannica.com
APODs including "Monoceros"
V838 Light Echo: The Movie
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17/06/2014
The Cone Nebula from Hubble
28/05/2014
In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula
11/03/2014
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
06/08/2013
NGC 2170: Still Life with Reflecting Dust
07/07/2013
The Red Rectangle Nebula from Hubble
21/05/2013
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
17/03/2013
NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
14/01/2013
A Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree
10/04/2012
NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
06/03/2012
The Rosette Nebula
14/02/2012
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
13/12/2011
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
04/12/2011
The Rosette Nebula
14/02/2011
Still Life with NGC 2170
30/12/2010
Vista with NGC 2170
15/10/2010
The Red Rectangle Nebula from Hubble
14/06/2010
A Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree
06/04/2010
Field of Rosette
14/02/2010
Dust Sculptures in the Rosette Nebula
02/12/2009
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
22/11/2009
NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
14/01/2009
Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree
25/12/2008
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
23/11/2008
The Fox Fur Nebula from CFHT
22/04/2008
Long Stem Rosette
14/02/2008
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
03/02/2008
Dust Sculptures in the Rosette Nebula
06/06/2007
The Snowflake Cluster versus the Cone Nebula
09/05/2007
The Cone Nebula Neighborhood
12/04/2007